birth

• Who were the parents of Heracles?

  Alcmene and Zeus
• Where did the story of Heracles' birth take place?

  In Thebes
• Who was king of Thebes during Heracles' birth?

  Creon
• How did Zeus disguise himself to visit Alcmene?

  As Amphitryon
• What was Amphitryon's reaction upon learning of Alcmene's infidelity?

  He was initially angry but relieved
• What did Zeus boast about regarding his son Heracles?

  He would rule the earth
• Who did Hera ask to prolong Alcmene's labor?

  Eileithyia
• What was Hera's intention by prolonging Alcmene's labor?

  To kill both Alcmene and Heracles
• Who became king of Mycenae after Heracles' birth?

  Eurystheus
• What did Hera do to attempt to kill Heracles as a baby?

  Sent two snakes to poison him
• How did Heracles respond to the snakes sent by Hera?

  He strangled the snakes
• Who rescued Heracles after he was abandoned by Alcmene?

  Athena
• Where did Athena take Heracles after rescuing him?

  Mount Olympus
• What was Hera's reaction to Athena bringing Heracles to Olympus?

  She rejected him
• What role did Athena play in Heracles' early life?

  She was his protector